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This 74-year-old Runner is Close To 100 Marathons. Her Next Race? Right Here on MDI MDI Marathon will be Gloria Vasquez' 96th Race!
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This 74-year-old Runner is Close To 100 Marathons. Her Next Race? Right Here on MDI

MDI Marathon will be Gloria Vasquez’ 96th Race! Oct 18, 2025 by Matt Junker of the Bangor Daily News MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—Less than 1% of the general population has run a marathon. Gloria Vasquez has run 95 of them. And that’s not enough for the indefatigable 74-year-old runner from Florida, who is on a mission to run 100 marathons before the age of 100. It’s a goal … Continue reading This 74-year-old Runner is Close To 100 Marathons. Her Next Race? Right Here on MDI

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Falling in Love With Everything Island hosts marathon, festivals, homecoming, ball games, and benefits
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Falling in Love With Everything

Island hosts marathon, festivals, homecoming, ball games, and benefits Carrie Jones and  Shaun Farrar Oct 22, 2024 MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—Long distance doesn’t stop a marathon runner and it’s not stopping a relationship either. When Daniel Large was out in California to ride in an AIDS benefit that took him 545 miles along the California coast from San Francisco to Los Angeles, he expected long miles, beautiful … Continue reading Falling in Love With Everything

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Man Will Run Marathon To Honor Memory of Cranberry Isle Resident And Raise Money For Injured Camden Boy BAR HARBOR—Dan Leonard is running the MDI Marathon this weekend with the body he has, in honor of a brother he’s lost, trying to raise money for a boy he’s never met, Ezra, son of Brenda Cayouette, of Camden, who was in an accident earlier this fall.... Link in bio #news #mdimarathon #danleonard #mountdesertisland
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Man Will Run Marathon To Honor Memory of Cranberry Isle Resident

And Raise Money For Injured Camden Boy Carrie Jones Oct 15, 2024 BAR HARBOR—Dan Leonard is running the MDI Marathon this weekend with the body he has, in honor of a brother he’s lost, trying to raise money for a boy he’s never met, Ezra, son of Brenda Cayouette, of Camden, who was in an accident earlier this fall. Dan’s late brother-in-law William Jeffrey “Jeff” … Continue reading Man Will Run Marathon To Honor Memory of Cranberry Isle Resident

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Southwest Harbor Says Goodbye to Marilyn Lowell New Town Manager, Karen Redderson, On Duty & Other Select Board News
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Southwest Harbor Says Goodbye to Marilyn Lowell

New Town Manager, Karen Redderson, On Duty & Other Select Board News Carrie Jones Sep 25, 2024 Share SOUTHWEST HARBOR—The Southwest Harbor Select Board made it absolutely official Tuesday night as it unanimously appointed Karen Redderson its new town manager. Redderson replaces Marilyn Lowell who had announced her retirement from the position earlier this year. “I am excited for the opportunity to serve the town … Continue reading Southwest Harbor Says Goodbye to Marilyn Lowell

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Hundreds Take To Bar Harbor Roads in Weekend Races

MDI Marathon, Half, and Relay Draw in People From Around the World CARRIE JONES OCT 16, 2023 Share BAR HARBOR—BAR HARBOR—On Saturday night as they stood in the MDI YMCA parking lot, runners held packets of course materials in their hands, packs slung over their shoulders, bouncing on their toes in anticipation of the race. “I’ll see you at the finish line,” they called out … Continue reading Hundreds Take To Bar Harbor Roads in Weekend Races

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